CALIFORNE
MEETING MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE MAYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE MAYWOOD COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
Maywood City Council Chambers
4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
www.cityofmaywood.com
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Marquez.
Deputy City Clerk Leon performed roll call:
Councilmember Mayra Aguiluz (present)
Councilmember Frank Garcia (present)
Councilmember Eddie De La Riva (present)
Mayor Pro Tem Jaime Flores (present)
Mayor Heber Marquez (present)
II. CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Heber Marquez Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
CITY TREASURER
MAYOR PRO TEM Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Jaime Flores
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Mayra Aguiluz Jennifer E. Vasquez (present)
Eddie De La Riva CITY ATTORNEY
Frank Garcia
Roxanne Diaz (present)
STAFF
Rimo Hanson, Finance Director (present)
Daisy Guerrero, Deputy Director of Building & Planning (present) John Thorthon, Community Services Supervisor (present)
III. MEETING PROCEDURES
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON.
THE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING VIA ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81479613815 AND VIA THE CITY'S FACEBOOK PAGE.
Public Participation Options:
1. In-Person: Council Chambers located at 4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, CA
2. Before the Meeting: Public comment will be accepted for the record in advance y 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to [email protected] or if you are unable to email, please call the City Clerk's Office at (323) 562 5714. Your comment will be made part of the written record but will NOT be read verbally at the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Council Meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office (323) 562- 5714 within 72 hours of the meeting.
IN. MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF COMMENTS
Comments were provided by members of the City Council and staff.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Agenda Items Only; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on agenda items:
1. David Perez
VI. PRESENTATIONS
CITY OF MAYWOOD YOUTH COMMISSION SURVEY " THE POWER OF YOUTH VOICES" The presentation was provided by Eliud Gonzalez, Chair, Roy Hernandez, Vice Chair, and Community Services Supervisor John Thornton regarding the Maywood Youth Commission Survey.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UPDATE
PRESENTATION BY ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF PAUL STUMP
The presentation was provided by Assistant Fire Chief Paul Stump and Community Services Liaison Herlinda E. Chico regarding Fire Department programs and services.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: CITY UPDATE
Special Assignment Deputy Peña provided a brief monthly presentation on the City's crime statistics and updates.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6452 TO
ADOPT THE INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE CLIMATE
ACTION, ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCE PLAN AND ADOPTION OF THE
CLIMATE ACTION, ADAPTATION, AND RESILIENCE PLAN
Jeff Caton, P.E., LEED AP, of Environmental Science Associates (ESA). provided a presentation on the Climate Action, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan. Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing. One public comment was received from David Perez. City Council provided their comments. Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to adopt Resolution No. 6452 adopting the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Climate Action, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan and adopting the Climate Action, Adaptation, and Resilience Plan.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.
6453 ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINE 15061(B)(3)
Claire Robinson, Amigos de los Rios (ADLR), founder, and Sarah Pando, California Climate Action Corps Fellow, provided a presentation on the Urban Forest Management Plan. Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing The following individuals provided public comments:
1. Penelope
2. Gianella
3. Marlene
4. David Perez
5. Fatima Cardenas
6. Soad
1. Zuniga
8. Jacqueline
9. Fatima Gonzalez
10. Evangelina Quiroz
11. Elizabeth Vega
12. Aaliyah Ornelas
City Council provided their comments. Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member De La Riva, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to adopt Resolution No. 6453 accepting and adopting the Urban Forest Management Plan and making a finding of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15061(b)(3).
Motion Passed [5-0]-
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
3. PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING, AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-06, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS; AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE MAYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE; FINDING THE
ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION OF CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
City Attorney Diaz presented the report. Mayor Marquez opened the public hearing. One public comment was received from David Perez. City Council provided their comments. Mayor Marquez closed the public hearing.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to adopt Ordinance No. 25-06 adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, related codes and amendments, amending Title 8 of the Maywood Municipal Code, and finding the action exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 9 was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Council Member De La Riva for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Marquez, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 4 through 8 and item 10 through 14.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
4. MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 25, 2026, ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 6454 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAYWOOD AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
MAYWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT
6. MONTHLY CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FEBRUARY 2026
7. REVENUE REPORT FEBRUARY 2026
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF
A NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE
9. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
CITY PARKS AND CITY FACILITIES TO COASTAL BUILDING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $324,185 OVER THE THREE- YEAR INITIAL TERM AND APPROPRIATE $7,701 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TO COVER THE SERVICES THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL Item No. 9 was pulled for discussion by Council Member De La Riva. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, to approve the award for janitorial services agreement for City parks and City facilities to Coastal Building Services for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $324,185 over the three-year initial term and appropriate $7,701 from the General Fund to cover the services through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, De La Riva, Garcia.
10. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
MAYWOOD PARK BASEBALL FIELD
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO ST. ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL LOCATED AT 4422 E. 60TH STREET
FOR AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AND DIRECTION REGARDING CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AVANT-GARDE AND
APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,090
13. 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORTS
14. REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6455 APPROVING THE
ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND CROWN CASTLE NG WEST, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SALE
TO A THIRD PARTY
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING RECREATION PROGRAMMING FOR
MAYWOOD RESIDENTS AT THE SOUTHEAST RIO VISTA YMCA (YMCA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR FY 2026/2027
Prior to consideration of Item No. 15, Mayor Pro Tem Flores recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion or vote.
Community Services Supervisor John Thornton presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Garcia, seconded by Council Member De La Riva, to approve recreation programming for Maywood residents at the Southeast Rio Vista YMCA in the amount of $80,000 for FY 2026/2027.
Motion Passed [4-0].
AYES: Marquez, Aguiluz, Garcia, De La Riva.
16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND PARTICIPATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON CHARGER READY PROGRAM
City Manager Vasquez presented the report. City Council provided comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Aguiluz, seconded by Council Member Garcia, to approve the Electric Vehicle Charger Conceptual Design and participation in the Southern California Edison Charger Ready Program.
Motion Passed [5-0].
AYES: Marquez, Flores, Aguiluz, Garcia, De La Riva.
x. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Non-Agenda Items; Time allotted: 3 minutes) The following individuals provided public comments on non-agenda items:
1. David Perez
2. Ofelia Juarez
3. Garmain
4. Maria Ascencio
5. Edith Rodriguez
6. Amador Ceja
7. Mrs. Lemus
8. Edwin Carpio
9. Salma Franco
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:53 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting of the Maywood City Council, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 in the City Council Chambers.
Attest by: :
Deputy City Clerk, Miguel Leon Mayor, Heber Marquez